Department of Building Inspection

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION

Housing Inspection Service Division
City and County of San Francisco
49 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94103-1226
(628) 652-3700 Fax: (628) 652-3709 Email: DBIHIDComplaints@sfgov.org Website: www.sfdbi.org
NOTICE OF VIOLATION

COMPLAINT NUMBER: 200671560

OWNER/AGENT: PATEL NARENDRAKUMAR J & PATEL

MAILING
ADDRESS:

PATEL NARENDRAKUMAR J & PAT
27 MONROE ST
SAN FRANCISCO CA

94108

DATE: 20-JUL-06

LOCATION: 27 MONROE ST

BLOCK:0272 LOT:023

NOTICE TYPE: ROUTINE

BUILDING TYPE: HOTEL

USE TYPE: R1

YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

	ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	THIS NOTICE INCLUDES VIOLATIONS FOR THE AREAS NOTED.	27 MONROE ST. HEAT SWEEP INSPECTION Routine Inspection of the (common area) building SEC.(303 a S.F.H.C.)
2	RECHARGE/DATE TAG FIRE EXTINGUISHER TYPE 2A 10BC OR EQUIVALENT (905,1001(m)HC)	all expired fire extinguisher in the building Reminder All fire extinguishers are required to be recharged and serviced annually and date tag must be posted and current.
3	REMOVE EGRESS OBSTRUCTION AT (801,1001(l) HC)	BASEMENT EXIT DOOR TO MONROE ST. REMOVE CHAIN REMOVE STORAGE FROM THE CORRIDOR(MATTRESS)
4	MAINTAIN FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER IN WORKING CONDITION (SEC 908 HC)	Note: property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to provide a proof of the workability of the fire escape ladders. Non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately. Provide a written report from a qualified service company or Licenced contractor stating that all parts and cables have tested and are functional or *contact the housing inspector (within 30 days) to witness lowering the ladder in person. REMINDER**All manufacturers recommend that the fire escape drop ladder be maintained and serviced annually, particularly the cable and all moving parts. Lubricate and drop the ladder at least once a year.
5	PROVIDE FIRE PROOFING WITH APPROVED MATERIALS (HC 1001(m), 809)	COVER THE BASEMENT SIDE OF THE(INTERIOR)DOOR WITH #26 GAUGE GAV SHEETMETAL SEC 805 S.F.H.C. SEC 1003.3.3.11 OF THE BUILDING CODE.
6	ELIMINATE MOLD/MILDEW ON CEILING (1301,1001b(13),1306 HC)	2ND FLOOR COMMUNITY SHOWER ROOM
7	REMOVE OR COVER DAMAGED PAINT IN AN APPROVED MANNER TO PREVENT A LEAD HAZARD. SEE ATTACHED LEAD HAZARD WARNING. (1301 HC)	2ND FLOOR CORRIDOR(CEILING) ADJACENT TO THE STAIRS
8	Disturbing lead based paint can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. For interior or exterior paint removal : Always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. If you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. If the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. Proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (Sec.3604, SFBC) Informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. You can contact the San Francisco Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. IF YOU CAUSE LEAD DUST TO BE CREATED, YOU COULD BE LIABLE FOR ANY ILLNESS CAUSED BY THE DUST. Ordinance #446-97.
9	PAINT CEILINGS (1001b,1301 HC)	WHERE REQUIRED: WHEN ALL LOOSE PEELING AND MILDEW AREA HAS BEEN SAFELY REMOVED.
10	PROVIDE DEADLATCH LOCKS WITH MIN 1/2" THROW AT EXIT DOORS (706 HC)	PROVIDE FAIL SAFE DEADLATCH LOCK WITH MIN 1/2" THROW AT BASEMENT EXIT DOOR (706 S.F.H.C.) THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING,FLUSH TO THE DOOR STOP AND LOCK WITHOUT ANY OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE (NOTE:INSIDE KNOB/LEVER ALWAYS UNLOCK)
11	HOLLOW CORE OR PANEL ENTRY DOORS ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS MUST BE REPLACED WITH SOLID CORE DOORS OR REINFORCED WITH MIN. 3/8" PLYWOOD OR APPROVED EQUAL (706 HC)	#15 AND 7
12	PROVIDE SINGLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT LOCKS WITH A MINIMUM 1" THROW FOR ENTRY DOORS OF THE FOLLOWING UNITS. (706 HC)	REPAIR/REPLACE #30,31 AND 32
13	PROVIDE MINIMUM 135 DEGREE VIEWER FOR ENTRY DOORS OF FOLLOWING UNITS (MAX MOUNTING HT OF 58") (706 HC)	#8,18,20 AND 22
14	PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT GUEST ROOM EXTERIOR DOORS (706 HC)	#19 AND WHERE REQUIRED READJUST THE BASEMENT DOOR SELF CLOSURE NOTE: every door between hotel guest room,community kitchen,or community toilet room,bath room,fire corridor ,garbage room and the immediately adjacent corridor on the floors containing guest rooms shall be equipped with an approved self-closing,or equivalent,device which consist of a spring-loaded hinge. SEC 912. S.F.H.C.
15	REINFORCE GLAZING ON ENTERIOR ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS. REINFORCEMENT MAY INCLUDE 3/8" PLYWOOD, EXPANDED STEEL MESH, 1/4" PLASTIC OR APPROVED EQUAL. (706 HC)	OR PROVIDE APPROVED BURGLARY-RESISTANT GLAZING MATERIAL(SAFETY-LAMINATE GLASS) FOR GLAZING WITH-IN 40" OF THE LOCK MECHANISM SEC 1002A S.F.B.C.
16	HEAT TO EACH OCCUPIED HABITABLE ROOM FOR 13 HRS BETWEEN 5:00 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M. AND BETWEEN 3:00 P.M. AND 10:00 P.M. CAPABLE TO MAINTAINING A MIN. ROOM TEMP. OF 68 DEGREES F. (20 DEGREES C.). (701c HC)	HEAT SWEEP INSPECTION: A ROOM #15 INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED (OWNER WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION) BOILER IN THE BASEMENT TIME CLOCK IN THE BASEMENT THERMOSTAT IN ROOM #15 REMOVE THERMOSTAT IN THE BASEMENT(ONLY ONE REQUIRED IN THE GUEST ROOM)
17	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as schedule on this notice of violation for the purpose of providing entry to the Inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this notice. If the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the Inspector, and provide all tenants with the Inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by California Civil Code Section 1954(San Francisco Housing Code SECTION 303(b),if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 21 DAYS. REINSPECTION DATE: 10 August 2006 10:00:00 AM

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER/OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRM REINSPECTION DATE/TIME.

CONTACT HOUSING INSPECTOR : Albert Leong AT --

FOR EVERY INSPECTION AFTER THE INITIAL RE-INSPECTION, A $181.82 FEE WILL BE CHARGED UNTIL THE VIOLATIONS ARE ABATED. SFBC 108.8

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